On Friday, Aug 25th, the Ocean Policy Advisory Council (OPAC) will meet in Brookings from 9am - 5pm at the Best Western Beachfront Inn. Convened by Governor Ted Kulongoski, the OPAC will be discussing the National Marine Sanctuary proposal, Marine Reserves, and Oregon's Recurrent Hypoxic Zone. It's important for Surfrider members to participate at each meeting. The OPAC is accepting public comments from 11:30 a.m. to noon and again from 4:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. A full agenda for the day is available at the OPAC website. Please take advantage of this opportunity to speak out so we can help ensure a healthy ocean for all Oregonians.